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A Selection Of The Most Striking Images Of The Animal Kingdom For A Bit Of Entertainment And Giggles (30 New Pics)
Decisive Moments Magazine's Instagram page is a place for the funniest, cutest, and most beautiful street photos taken by photographers around the world. Today, we've curated a selection of the most striking images of the animal kingdom for a bit of entertainment and giggles. From majestic elephants to playful puppies, these pictures will take you on a journey through the natural world.
Whether you're an animal lover or just looking for a bit of inspiration, we hope you enjoy these photographs as much as we do! For more funny and captivating images, check out our previous post here.
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#1
Photo: Walter Chandoha
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago
I will never not love this photograph. I have seen it before and it always makes me happy.
You Should Do Nothing with the Fence 2 years ago
I know a dentist who has this up in his office.
Street photography is a genre of photography that captures everyday life in public (indoor our outdoor) places. It is often characterized by its candid and spontaneous nature, as well as its focus on the people and their interactions with their surroundings. Street photographers often try to capture moments of human emotion and activity that would otherwise go unnoticed. This can include capturing people in the midst of their daily routines, conversation, or simply going about their business.
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#2
Photo: Vladimir Zotov
robman1ok1 Hernandez 2 years ago
Please cease and desist with made up words... we're adults you can type human... it's okay really.
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Schteinrick 2 years ago
I played the flute for my cat a couple of times, it came over and bit me, both times.
Aimee Parrott 2 years ago
Aw... when I was younger, I played the flute and my cat used to listen very intently when I practiced.
#3
Photo: Jordan French
David 2 years ago
Funny. I wonder if the photographer put a little something on the wall at that spot.
CharliAnn Olney 2 years ago
Was at a museum with my service dog. She spotted a bronze horse just a tad bigger than her. She was stunned and sat for a moment. Then decided to investigate this strange green "dog" by, of course, by sniffing it's tail. My niece and about 10 other people were busting butt trying to hold in their laughter while taking photos.
Gina Mangin 2 years ago
If it looks like a dog and acts like a dog? , I would probably pet it! 🐕
Street photography can also include capturing animals in urban environments, as they often interact with people and their surroundings in unique and interesting ways. This can include capturing stray cats or dogs roaming the streets, birds perched on buildings, or even wild animals that have found their way into the city. These photographs can offer a different perspective on the relationship between humans and animals and how they coexist in the urban environment. Street photographers who focus on capturing animals in urban environments often have to think creatively and be ready to act quickly to capture the perfect shot. It requires a different approach and skillset than traditional street photography and animal photography.
#4
Photo: Christine Ward
Mark Howell 2 years ago
Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore!" Quoth the Raven "Nevermore."
Jane Cortez 2 years ago
Oooooh. How I love, love crows and the spirit of this bird captured so eloquently!
Louisa Johnson 2 years ago
I know this is currently 3rd on the list, but this is an amazing photo for an album cover
David 2 years ago
Nice. The past three days my backyard has been a scene from that old movie The Birds. Defrosting freezers. Threw some old fish / freeze burnt food out in my back woods to compost. Crows found it. So all day long - dozens of them in the trees, cawing, keeping watch as others fly down and fly off with some fish in their mouths. Kind of makes me happy TBH. Felt sort of bad about wasting some food so I'm glad the crows are enjoying it.
#5
Photo: Sagar Pavale
Vasana Phong 2 years ago
Did not have a cat for more than 30 years ago, we took in a stray 2 years ago, she is the sweetest, funniest, smartest lil thing, I could not have imagined the joy she brang to our lives😿
Ernesto Foglio 2 years ago
I never had cats in my life. Now I have two and I've never laughed so much
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Animal photography is a challenging and rewarding genre, as it requires patience, dedication and a deep understanding of animal behavior. Photographers need to be able to anticipate the animal movements, and be ready to capture the right moment.
#6
Photo: Brigitte Marcon
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
Bob, stop photobombing me! I spent 3 hours on my eyelashes for this.
Louisa Johnson 2 years ago
"Hi I'm his wife Sandra, I love coupon collecting and taking long hikes in the hills"
#7
Photo: Andy Farrer
Jill Bussey 2 years ago
I have read about this photo before. The artist took thousands of photos over a period of years and then got this one PERFECT shot. Amazing.
Jill Bussey 2 years ago
British Kingfisher, because there are others that are smaller.
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Gina Mangin 2 years ago
When it comes to 🐦 photos take 100's to get one, but when you finally get it...magnificent!
#8
Photo: Elke Vogelsang
Emma Kilcup 2 years ago
He looks like every Disney villain combined into a cat
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#9
Photo: Pavel Volkov
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
Yes. It does. So sad for the humans and animals affected.
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That cat is ready to defend its owner. Ukrainians, human & animal alike are all next level heroic. How I wish I could give them peace & safety.
#10
Photo: Fotografie Della Storia
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
No kidding! This looks like a How To Die tutorial. (Beautiful bears, just deadly.)
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In_the_gorge 2 years ago
The cub is “Masha” and was orphaned when a hunter killed her mother. Machulyak (the man) fed her milk and seal meat for months until she could fend for herself and learn to hunt. When he returned nearly a year later, Masha and another bear approached him with familiarity and “befriended” him. He was a local celebrity in Siberia in the 1970’s due to his frequent, peaceful, mindful, and respectful interactions with polar bears.
Daphne 2 years ago
What did the rhyme say again: 'if it's black fight back, if it's brown lay down, if it's white: say good night!'
D,, 2 years ago
Actually, the real quote is "If you're white, you're all right. If you're brown, stick around. If you're black, get back, get back!" It's an observation on racial relations. FWIW.
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#11
Photo: Theron Humphrey
Mary Fetherston 2 years ago
This is Maddie. There is a whole book of photos called ‘Maddie on Things.’ Maddie also has an Insta account https://instagram.com/thiswildidea?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
#12
Photo: Elke Vogelsang
#13
Photo: Swapnil Pandey
PiscesInTheWild 2 years ago
At first, I looked at that and thought the bird was holding the phone
Rocke-Road 2 years ago
It's staring at you dead in the eyes, it knows when sins you are committing.
Grace Knowlton 2 years ago
I thought it was a sculpture with the head of a hawk and human hands holding a phone lol
#14
Photo: Josef koudelka
#15
Photo: joshdane
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Horses love doing this. I had one who used to groom me back just like I was another horse if I scratched her withers.
Hannah Cowell 2 years ago
I forgot the word "mane" once when taking about a horse. Called it a Mohawk. My husband just started laughing and asked if I was ok. I was just being super stupid for a moment 🤦♀️😂
#16
Photo: Seth Casteel
LibrarianJanet 2 years ago
Seth Casteel has a whole book of these called, appropriately enough, "Underwater Dogs"
Louisa Johnson 2 years ago
I wonder if there is somewhere near where I live that you can take your dogs swimming in a pool. We have plenty of beaches but it makes me anxious as he is not used to the beach
#17
Photo: Rudy
David 2 years ago
We used to own horses. It isn't easy to train one to help you look for a lost contact lens.
Jessica J. 2 years ago
A very short horse, or very tall person. A very cruel thing to force a horse into that position. Absolutely awful.
Kim Smith 2 years ago
How is he forcing the horse into that position? The lead is not tied to anything.Csn someone explain this to me.
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#18
Photo: Bert Hardy
Devil'sAdvocate 2 years ago
ok but who's taking the pic of the panda taking a pic of the hooman?
Emma Kilcup 2 years ago
It's the panda's mom, probably going to post it as "my first baby's photoshoot!"
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#19
Photo: Marius Martinatis
Louisa Johnson 2 years ago
This dog is called Karen and is staring the guy who parked next to her down for parking over the line.
#20
Photo: Hussein Faleh
Ronstantin 2 years ago
"They passed down all the roads long ago, and the Red Bull ran close behind them and covered ther footprints."
Jessica J. 2 years ago
"Hold tight. Hold tight. Hold tight, hold tight. His firstling bull has majesty, and his horns are the horns of a wild ox. With them, he shall push the unicorns, all of them, to the ends of the earth. Listen, listen, listen quickly!"
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Bubbles and sparks 2 years ago
This is a very well done piece of Photoshop, couldn't have done it better myself 😁
#21
Photo: Ralph Crane
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
Shaggy got his s**t together after the show turns out
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Charlotte 2 years ago
Agreed, it's illegal in the U.K, I didn't realise so many countries still do it until I got a dog... it's madness. It stops them from being able to communicate and all the old 'health benefits' have been debunked time and time again. Why on Earth do people feel the need to mutilate animals for aesthetics :(
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April Pickett 2 years ago
I was going to ask if he had his seatbelt on, then realized they didn't have seatbelts back then.
MygrandsonscallmeNia 2 years ago
I had a dog, show up on my front door step. He was bigger than a Great Dane! I kept him, and it was the best decision I ever made. He was super smart, and very protective of me. The den, was next to my room, and it had a door to go outside. It had a window in it, and if he heard something outside, he would climb up in my bed, lay on top of me, facing the door. He refused to move until whatever was outside was gone! He Loved car rides! His butt, would be in the seat, and his front paws would be in the floorboard. He hogged up most of the front of the car, I barely had room to drive! I miss my Buddy...
#22
Photo: F. Dilek Yurdakul
Upstaged75 2 years ago (edited)
Yikes! Sometimes horses will accidentally fall over backwards if they rear with someone on their back. It throws off their balance. That's why we encourage then not to do it! It's usually a resistance type behavior. The one in this pic looks like he might have gotten overexcited by all the other horses running.
Jen 2 years ago
Curious, how much do you know about horse behavior beyond the general knowledge? Anyone can figure that if a horse rears up, it could potentially fall. That's simply balance and gravity. That is not the only reason they rear, however. How much do you know about exactly what they are doing here?
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Photo: Dave
Emma Kilcup 2 years ago
I think that's a reference, but I don't remember it.
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#24
Photo: Abdul Momin
Loonie Toonie 2 years ago
I don't know... Kid looks like he can wack the bir- oh wait.. there he goes.. rip
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Mickysixxx 2 years ago
Sometimes while out with my class at the beach I like to throw hot chips into the hoods of my students that give me sass lol
Tushar Roy Mukherjee 2 years ago
Crows are smarter than 3 year-olds. That child is probably 3-4. Lets take the higher estimate. So >3*13 =>39 intelligence. Yes the Crows are beating that kid.
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
Australian Raven is my clan totem (I'm koori, Dunghutti) Praying mantis is my entire Mobs totem. Ravens/crows are cunning, smart and willing to learn. They are the messengers and bring good news.
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#25
Photo: Henri Cartier-Bresson
#26
Photo: Abdul Momin
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago (edited)
Yours is fast but mine is slow. Oh, where we'd get them, I don't know. But everybody's got a water buffalo.
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supertinker15 2 years ago
Honestly thought I was looking at a bunch of guys pulling black bin bags through water 🤦🏻♂️
#27
Photo: Marcello Zerletti
David 2 years ago
I've done this. Stand up wind and when conditions are right they can just sort of hover on the wind and take the food out of your hand. I have fond memories of feeding gulls and ducks.
HarriMissesScotland 2 years ago
I NEVER feed pigeons or seagulls and yet last week, I had a seagull the size of a 12-pound turkey flip the lid of my insulated lunch box and in the process of stealing ham bit my thumb, drawing blood. My hand was inside the closed bag when it attacked from the rear.
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Bubbles and sparks 2 years ago
This! In the boat from Den Helder to Texel (The Netherlands) the seagulls fly alongside the ferryboat and they will take whatever you've got in your hands if it even remotely resemblants food 😁 I lived doing that.
#28
Photo: Paul Rice
Loonie Toonie 2 years ago
One foot down anddd CRUSH THE HUMANS WHO CAPTURED YOUU!!! CHARGGE!!!!
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Gmaddles 2 years ago
Elephant, you dear sweet, beautiful, kind and sensitive sweetheart: I am so sorry for my cruel and greedy species, primes to do anything greasy to make a dime. I love you so much. (This also goes for all the captive, performing and otherwise, lions, tigers, bears, etc.) Circus: I f@cking hate you. I hate you!!
Can't go for that 2 years ago
Thank God that's not a thing anymore.....at least with that circus
Janet Howe 2 years ago
Right. Look at the little kids there. It was a big deal when the circus train came in to town. Later on that day, they'd have a parade down the main street. Looks like it was in the late 40s. Sadly, no one realized the cruelty involved back then.
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Bittersweet memory. As a kid I have been to a "REAL' three ring circus and enjoyed it. It wasn't until much older I learned about the dark side of things like how the animals are often treated, how hard life could be for the human performers and stuff like that.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
Yep. I grew up in the 50s and it was a very big deal when the circus came to town. We never thought behind the scenes, and the cruelty.
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#29
Photo: Raúl Urbina
David 2 years ago
Ralph, the horse is starting to deflate again. Would you go pump it up before the guests arrive?
Jill Bussey 2 years ago
Why is the horse licking the wall? You can see where it's been "cleaned" off as far as it can reach.
Karen Fox 2 years ago
May be something that is lacking in the diet or a behavior thing....like cribbing
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#30
Photo: Alper Eryiğit
#31
Photo: Seth Casteel
#32
Photo: Keigo Nakamura
#33
Photo: Moises Levy
#35
Photo: Ash O'Malley
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago
Beautifully composed photograph. It makes me think of a chilly winter day.
#36
Photo: Neil Aldridge
Norah Bell 2 years ago
I did a little research, and this rhino was relocated from South Africa to the Okavango Delta in Botswana to protect it from poachers. Blindfolds are a common part of rhino relocation; they are used to help them relax during transportation. This lucky rhino actually has a better chance of survival now in its new environment!
Clarf 2 years ago
Thank you for looking that up, Norah! I'm so happy to hear this and hope this guy is having a great life.
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Persephone 2 years ago
They're sedated for rescue or transport. You lose the ability to blink under sedation, so the blindfold is to protect their eyes. This is part of conservation that sadly has to be done bc of poaching. It isn't being hurt or abused, but it's sad that it has to be done to save them.
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#39
Photo: Alain Laboile
Gracie Jay 2 years ago
I remember doing this with my German shepherd growing up. It was the best:)
Sarah SH 2 years ago
Is this dog about to bite her or something? It’s blurry, but her face seems upset and she’s kind of pulling up that arm near its face. 🤷🏻♀️
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
I think they're just playing. But big dogs sometimes don't realize how strong they are, so she's got her arm up.
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Photo: Tavepong Pratoomwong
Upstaged75 2 years ago
It's a trick of the shadow making it look bigger than it actually is.
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Photo: Takuya Ishiguro
Fantastic Mr Fox 2 years ago
You are thinking mantises? These are grasshoppers. Vegetarians.
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#43
Photo: Kyle Berger
#44
Photo: Hersley-Ven Casero
#45
Photo: John Drysdale/Voler Ernst
Upstaged75 2 years ago (edited)
I'd have the same reaction to someone photographing my genitals! ;) (I know she's really aiming at his face, but it looks like the camera is focused on his nether regions.)
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ShellsBells 2 years ago (edited)
The next set of photos are a little less adorable. The kangaroo attacks her and her camera is flying in the air.
David Paterson 2 years ago
Yes. That's a professional boxer. Which means it's a very very old photo. Boxing kangaroo shows haven't been around for at least 80 years.
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Olivia 2 years ago
I love animals! They are so much better then people. They always listen, never argue, and are always there for you.
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
I agree, except some will eat your face/arm I watched Tiger King
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Olivia 2 years ago
I love animals! They are so much better then people. They always listen, never argue, and are always there for you.
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
I agree, except some will eat your face/arm I watched Tiger King
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